The Portuguese Podengo's Behavior

The Portuguese Podengo dog breed is generally lively, clever, unassuming, and robust. The Portuguese Podengos Medio is the most popular among owners because they feel that the type strikes a balance in terms of size. The Medio is friendly, hardy, and makes an excellent family pet because they are good with children. They're vigilant and are capable escape artists. Training is necessary to curb the dogs' urge for mischief sometimes.

Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.

Historical notes: Portuguese Podengo dogs as a breed are old. They date back 5,000 years and are believed to have been bred from African sighthounds. They have been in the United States for decades but it was only recently that they have become popular because Portuguese migrant families generally kept the dogs to their homesteads.